Four actors, four musicians, one unparalleled musical genius. From the theatrical imagination of Bill Barclay, a completely new journey into Bach’s astonishing The Art of Fugue.
Keywords: Academy of Ancient Music Multibuy Feb–Jun 25, Baroque at the Barbican, Early Music, Young Musicians
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